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Jon and Lizzie Sunglasses

New shades inspired by vintage safety glasses for a geek chic look

by Karen Day in Style on 08 April 2010

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From the Brooklyn-based studio behind the plaid pocket scarf, Wintercheck Factory introduces another functional accessory, this time adding wrap-around protection to sunglasses with their new Jon and Lizzie line. Modeled after the looks and design of old-school safety glasses, Wintercheck adapted the style to make the industrial feel of these classically vintage shapes available to all.

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Pistachio- or smoke-colored lenses lay the base for the plastic impact-resistant frames, each with colorful accents (they hand-dip the ear stems in urethane) and fitted with safety standard compliant side shields. Both the Wayfarer-esque Lizzie and the aviator-inspired Jon sunglasses come with a custom waterproof Witz lens locker case and carabiner, begging for trips to the beach.

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The 99.9% UV protected Jon and Lizzie sunglasses sell from Wintercheck Factory's online shop for $45 each. See more images in the gallery below.

  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    The Lizzie

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal2.jpg
  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    The Lizzie

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal3.jpg
  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    The Lizzie

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal4.jpg
  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    The Lizzie

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal5.jpg
  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    The Lizzie

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal6.jpg
  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    The Jon

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal7.jpg
  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    The Jon

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal9.jpg
  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    The Jon

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal10.jpg
  • Wintercheck Sunglasses

    Witz waterproof cases

    http://assets.coolhunting.com/2010/04/slideshow_wintercheck-gal1.jpg

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